Description
A comforting dish of tender chicken and rotini pasta in a creamy Parmesan sauce, infused with garlic and Italian spices.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season both sides of the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning before adding them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken breasts for 6–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked through, removing them from the skillet and setting aside after cooking.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet and heat over medium heat.
- Add 2 cloves of minced garlic, sautéing for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, cooking for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, cooking until the cheese fully melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
- Season the sauce with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, then remove it from heat.
- While the sauce simmers, cook 8 ounces of rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to the package instructions, typically about 9–11 minutes until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, adding it to the skillet with the creamy Parmesan sauce.
- Slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips and add them to the skillet with the pasta.
- Toss everything together to coat the pasta and chicken with the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley over the top for garnish.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, add pasta water before draining the spaghetti. Pair with a side salad and crusty bread.
